AN ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS INFLUENCING PERFORMANCE OF SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES IN UGANDA: A CASE STUDY OF KITGUM TOWN COUNCIL

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AYOO ESTER

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DISSERTATION SUBMMITTED TO FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE AWARD OF A BACHELORS DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OF UGANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

May 2012

DECLARATION

I Ayoo Ester do solemnly declare to the best of my knowledge and ability that this Dissertation was prepared by me and never has it been presented to Uganda Christian University or any other institution of higher learning for the award of a degree.

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AYOO ESTER
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APPROVAL
This research report has been submitted for examination with my approval as the candidate’s supervisor.

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Mrs Nsiyona Elsie
The University supervisor
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DEDICATION
I dedicate my Research proposal to my beloved Daddy Mr. ORYEMA HENRY MILLY, my Uncle Mr. ONEKALIT KENNTH OBITO, My Mum, my dear friends Brenda, Sharon, Beatrice, Jackie, Dick, Gilbert, Julius, Allan, Moreen, Alex, Odong and also my sisters and brothers for their love and support, who in one way or the other supported me morally, physically, materially and financially in ensuring that my future is a success. May GOD bless their endeavors and efforts abundantly.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

In writing this Dissertation, I drew a lot of inspiration from my lectures and supervisor, Mrs Nsiyona Elsie, for the tireless effort, devotion and guidance without which this study would have remained unaccomplished.
Much appreciation is extended to a number of persons who have